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10 buzzing ASX-listed critical metal stocks to power new energy future
June 25, 2022 06:00 PM PDT| By Arpit VermaHighlights,Australia holds a huge potential for significant resources, including critical minerals, which are highly essential for society.,Critical minerals are recovered as a by-product from the processing of ores of major commodities.,Critical min...
How is Australia reinforcing position in rare earths market?
June 24, 2022 05:00 PM PDT| By Nitish KumarHighlights,Rare earth elements or REEs comprise 15 elements from the lanthanide series.,REEs find vast applications in making industrial magnets, wind turbines, solar panels, and several defence technologies.,China is the world leader in rare earth p...
How Queensland's coal royalty hike will impact industry players
June 23, 2022 05:41 PM PDT| By Nitish KumarHighlights,New progressive royalty rates on coal by the Queensland government have started a debate.,The mining industry believes that the move would obstruct fresh investments.,According to industry experts, the new tax regime will make Queensland’s...
Commodity wrap-up: Crude oil & natural gas collapsed on economic growth concerns
June 20, 2022 10:51 PM PDT| By Arpit VermaPrices of most of the commodities collapsed last week on rising concerns of slowing global economic growth and fuel demand. The global commodity market remained under pressure on concerns related to interest rate hikes by major central banks across.....
What is Australian government doing to slash power bills?
June 20, 2022 09:58 PM PDT| By Akanksha VashishtHighlights The AEMO has suspended some of the solar and wind energy projects as the power crisis worsens in Australia. The central government is making efforts to upgrade the electricity grid to renewable energy. The government has also enforc.....
Why is AEMO suspending some solar and wind projects?
June 19, 2022 09:35 PM PDT| By Akanksha VashishtHighlights Some of the developers of solar and wind projects could face a tough time ahead as the AEMO suspends all commissioning activities and approvals until further notice. The lack of electricity supply has forced the market regulator to p.....
Why graphite is crucial to global green transition
June 18, 2022 07:02 AM PDT| By Arpit VermaHighlights Natural graphite is found in two commercial varieties –crystalline (flaky) graphite and amorphous graphite. The incorporation of low-carbon emission technologies would require the extraction of large quantities of minerals. Th.....
Can Saudi Arabia combat global oil crisis?
June 17, 2022 07:20 AM PDT| By Toshiva JainHighlights Saudi Arabia plans to increase its global oil supply following sanctions of the US and its western allies on the Russian oil supply. The production is planned to increase in September could upsurge in July and August to meet the glob.....
Commodity wrap-up: Gold shines on economic growth worries
June 14, 2022 01:47 AM PDT| By Arpit VermaHighlights Prices of both crude oil benchmarks have remained nearly stable in the last week. Gold logged substantial weekly gains of 1.22% on inflationary bets and economic growth worries. Prices of copper, aluminium, and iron ore have tumbled.....
Power crisis: Why is Australia facing risk of blackouts?
June 13, 2022 10:28 PM PDT| By Akanksha VashishtAmidst an escalating energy crisis, Aussies are facing yet another challenge in the form of power outages. At a time when the nation’s power crisis is showing no signs of abating, the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO) has issued lack o.....
How digital transformation can help miners overcome ongoing industry challenges?
June 11, 2022 07:15 AM PDT| By Arpit VermaHighlights Mining companies are trying their best to optimise the process by implementing advanced mining practices. Digital transformation is geared up to facelift the entire mining industry. The companies that embrace digitisation hold chanc.....
E-kerosene: A magic bullet for decarbonising aviation industry
June 11, 2022 07:05 AM PDT| By Arpit VermaThe global aviation industry accounts for nearly 2.1% of all human-induced carbon emissions, as per estimates made by Air Transport Action Group, an independent coalition of aviation industry experts focusing on sustainable development issues. In 2.....
What should Australia do to mitigate gas crisis?
June 10, 2022 07:15 AM PDT| By Akanksha VashishtHighlights Australia’s gas crisis has added to the burden of rising costs for households, with adverse weather being an added challenge. The gas trigger can be pulled to ease the supply-side pressure in the country, though it may not dire.....
Oil jumps on OPEC+ deal and Saudi pricing
June 06, 2022 09:21 PM PDT| By Arpit VermaHighlights Crude oil prices rose on Tuesday. Crude oil prices buoyed due to a robust recovery in energy demands in China in line with ease in COVID-19 cases in Shanghai. The decision of OPEC+ comes when the world’s biggest producers are .....
How serious is Australia's energy crisis?
June 06, 2022 06:29 PM PDT| By Akanksha VashishtAustralia’s energy crisis can be described as nothing less than a “perfect storm”, a term that Treasurer Jim Chalmers came up with. Rising energy prices have added to a hefty list of price-side concerns facing an average Australia.....
Commodity wrap-up: Iron ore surges as China eases COVID-19 curbs
June 06, 2022 01:36 AM PDT| By Arpit VermaHighlights The prices of both crude oil benchmarks gained significantly in the last week. Uranium prices gained more than 5.5% in the last week as demand from China, a major nuclear energy producer, surged significantly. Base metals including .....
What’s the fate of AVZ’s Manono Lithium project?
June 04, 2022 07:15 AM PDT| By Arpit VermaAustralia-based mineral exploration company AVZ Minerals Limited (ASX:AVZ) is entangled in a legal dispute related to the ownership of the Manono Lithium Project, probably one of the most significant lithium deposits in the world. Shares of the Co.....
Here’s why crude oil is hovering above US$100/bbl?
June 04, 2022 07:00 AM PDT| By Arpit VermaCrude oil prices have likely found a home near the three-digit mark of US$100/bbl. On a yearly basis, the prices of both crude oil benchmarks are currently trading 60% higher compared to the corresponding period last year. Curtailed production fro.....
Will Australia be able to solve gas supply shortage problem anytime soon?
June 02, 2022 09:59 PM PDT| By Akanksha VashishtHighlights Australia’s energy crisis has worsened at a time when the cold climate is disrupting the gas supply. Authorities have brought up talks of pulling the gas trigger, but many believe that it would not be a long-term solution. Lon.....
Oil hits two-month high as China eases COVID-19 restrictions
May 31, 2022 12:56 AM PDT| By Arpit VermaHighlights Crude oil prices soared to two-month high on Monday. The current surge in oil prices has been witnessed after two consecutive weekly gains. China’s economic capital, Shanghai announced to end its two-month-long COVID-19 lockdo.....
